Excellent
#188 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 10% in state
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Elementary School · School Town of Speedway · Speedway, IN
A School Town of Speedway elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5700 Meadowood Dr, Speedway, IN 46224
- Math 70% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Speedway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,731
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Wallace School 107Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2Enrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Meredith Nicholson School 96Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School Town of Speedway
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is listed in School Town of Speedway; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is a public elementary school in Speedway, IN, part of School Town of Speedway, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
What grades does Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 serve?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 rank in IN?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 ranks #188 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 a charter school?
No, Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 a Title I school?
No, Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
64.4% of students at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (317) 291-4274
- Area population (ZIP 46224)
- 39,858
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46224; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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